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Total Time
50 minutes
Who decided home fries had to be diced into bitsy squares? In this recipe for breakfast potatoes, the spuds are cut into bold wedges, unapologetic in their size and seasoning. Less knife work also means less prep time, making these entirely appropriate for a lazy brunch or an easy breakfast side dish. Buttering thebaking sheetand coating the potatoes in vegetable oil (rather than olive oil, which could burn at such high temperatures) ensures deeply browned spuds, crispy outside and fluffy within. For the best breakfast potatoes, useYukon Golds. Russet potatoes bake up crunchy but pale, while red potatoes get too dark while remaining soft. Old Bay seasoning, with its distinctive blend of paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper—among other spices—is the quickest route to bold flavor.
Stuff these breakfast potatoes into abreakfast burritowith atofu scrambleandroasted red bell peppers, or serve them simply, in a large bowl with a fried egg and a scattering of fresh herbs, and a side of ketchup.
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What you’ll need
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Rimmed Baking Sheet
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Large Bowl
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Measuring Spoons
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Platter
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Ingredients
6 servings
Step 1
Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat oven to 425°. Generously grease a large rimmed baking sheet withunsalted butter, room temperature. Toss2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6 medium), scrubbed, cut into 1"-thick wedges, with¼ cup vegetable oil,1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt,2 tsp. garlic powder, and1 tsp. freshly ground pepperin a large bowl until potatoes are well coated. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
Step 2
Roast potatoes, shaking pan halfway through, until golden brown and fork-tender, 35–45 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
Step 3
Sprinkle1 tsp. Old Bay seasoningand a generous amount offinely chopped chivesover potatoes; toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and serve withlemon wedgesfor squeezing over.
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Reviews (2)
Back to TopVery good but a little heavy on the salt. I should have measured the Old Bay seasoning instead of pouring. First time using Old Bay and it’s very good, but the first ingredient is celery salt. I also started using Diamond Crystal a few recipes ago which I now prefer to Morton.
SAK
Santa Rosa, CA
8/20/2023